Packet is a Linux app that uses Android’s native Quick Share feature to exchange files
“Anyone with an Android phone near your device can send/receive files to/from you via Packet. They don’t have to install an app on their device since the feature is built-in, and the Quick Share protocol uses end-to-end encryption for (relative) peace of mind.”
I have been using LocalSend up to now, which has worked well, but it does require the app to also be installed on the Android device. So for anyone visiting your home, for example, that is a bit of an extra step. Packet looks really low-friction and may fill the gap to wirelessly fling files, photos, videos and whatever else between Android and Linux devices.
There is a link to the open source GitHub project at the bottom of the linked article.
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Packet is an Android Quick Share App for Linux
Packet is a new Linux app supporting Android's Quick Share feature, letting you wirelessly transfer files between devices. More details, and how to install.
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